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As a young child I was very lucky to live in an almost Norman Rockwell-esque neighbourhood. Everyone knew everyone else, and folks did chat with one another while hanging their laundry on the line. The neighbourhood was composed of almost exclusively blue and white-collar families, and most everyone had a picnic table, plastic kiddie pool and a swing set. Indeed, everyone seemed to either have young children tearing down the gravel alley on their bicycle, or older kids who would obligingly babysit the little ones for pocket-money.
Growing up, just about everyone in that neighbourhood had rhubarb growing in their gardens. Even families who didn't have a proper vegetable garden seemed to have a bushy showing of rhubarb in the corner of their yard. Since fresh fruit seems to be the siren song all children heed, these acidulate stalks weren't safe for long as our little group of "neighbourhood kids" always seemed to find our way into everyone's yard, obeying an almost primal instinct to "help ourselves", whether we'd been invited or not.
With the exception of an elderly neighbour or two who weren't particularly keen on having a motley crew of 7 or 8 kids stomping their tulips or mussing their lawns, most families didn't seem to mind our hostile take-overs, and in fact most of the time an adult would open the screen-door to turn on the garden hose to rinse off the fruit, armed with a tiny Tupperware container filled with sugar.
Sugar? Why yes, for dipping of course!
This was pretty much the only way I'd eaten rhubarb, raw and dipped in a little sugar, until I reached my teens when rhubarb cake and crisp made it into the family's dessert repertoire. We'd since left that special neighbourhood in search of home to house our ever-expanding family, and with that came a much bigger back yard complete with a large vegetable garden and, you guessed it, a whole mess of rhubarb! All that fruit meant that simple munching on stalks wouldn't be enough.
Crisps have always seemed so magical to me because of the elegant simplicity. With just a few ingredients and mere moments of preparation you have a delightful, seasonal treat. This basic recipe would make Mister Rogers proud with its whole wheat flour and reduced sugar, but it's pretty lovely. The aroma of the freshly sliced rhubarb brought all those memories back for me, so I'll share a bit of crisp with you!
Vegan Rhubarb Crisp
Most any crisp recipe can easily be made vegan. Simply replace the butter with non-dairy butter. Make this crisps gluten-free by using barley or oat flour (be sure to check that your oats and oat flour are GF).
For the filling :
- 500g or 5 cups sliced rhubarb
- 55g or 1/2 cup organic sugar
- 2 tbsp whole wheat flour
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Combine everything in a large bowl, stirring well to coat. Set aside.
For the crisp :
- 60g or 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 95g or 1 cup whole oats
- 55g or 1/2 sucanat
- 110g or 1/2 cup vegan butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
Combine everything in a bowl, using your fingers until it resembles wet sand. Pour the fruit mixture into a shallow baking dish, then sprinkle the crisp topping to evenly cover. Bake at 175c or 350f for about 30 minutes (more depending on how thickly the rhubarb has been sliced). Let cool completely and serve with vegan ice cream or whipped cream.

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Lady Eagles earn first round playoff win
WEED— The College of the Siskiyous women's basketball squad survived a tenacious Chabot team as the Lady Eagles held on to a 91-87 home win in a first round NorCal region state playoff contest Saturday night.
COS, the No. 5 seed, which defeated the Gladiators, the No. 12 seed, twice in November, was down by as much as seven in the first half before coming back and taking a three-point advantage at the half. In the second half, the Lady Eagles were up by as much as 14 before Chabot came back late in the game and were down by only two with only seconds remaining.
Four Lady Eagles scored in double figures. Anna Cameron led the way with 27 points, while Shyanna Ashworth had 23 points, including five 3-pointers, and Carrie Watson finished with 18 points. Hailey Wales had 10 points for COS, which improved to 21-5 for the season Chabot ended the year 17-11. The Lady Eagles face San Joaquin Delta College of Stockton, the No. 4 seed, on the road on Wednesday. Delta defeated Sequoias, 89-56 on Friday night.
In the first half, the Gladiators had their shots going in, including many from 3-point range as the Lady Eagles could not get shots in consistently as they also turned the ball over frequently. Chabot had a 26-21 advantage with 6:50 left in the half, as a silent crowd watched the Eagles struggle. Head coach Tom Powers commended the Gladiators for the way they played and how well they shot. While not the biggest team, Powers said their guard play and the way they were able to hit their shots on a consistent basis from outside gave COS some trouble Saturday night. He said it was similar to when COS lost twice to Golden Valley Conference squad Shasta this year. While the Knights were a sub .500 team they had good guard play, which COS struggled with, Powers said. It was the only two GVC losses for COS as they earned another conference crown this season.
The Lady Eagles battled back, including earning a number of hard fought baskets inside, including a bucket at the buzzer by Cameron to give the Eagles an 40-37 advantage at the half.
In the second half, the Lady Eagles came out more sharp and focused with Watson starting things out on the right foot by draining a 3-pointer with 19:25 left in the game. While the Gladiators also made a 3-pointer a short time later to cut the lead two, COS maintained their poise and held on to the lead. While the Gladiators were within striking distance, trailing only 51-49 at one point, COS always found a way to maintain the lead. With 13:53 left, Brianna Burnside made one of her three 3-pointers to increase the Eagles lead to 54-48, COS continued to build on the lead and were up 83-69 with 3:25 remaining after Ashworth made a 3-pointer. With a little more than two minutes left in the game Watson left with a minor injury. Powers said that his point guard is a key component in helping the team run on all cylinders. But, COS still led 87-78 with under 40 seconds left and appeared to have the game fully in check. But, the Gladiators did not think so and battled back. With 1.4 seconds left, Chabot drained a 3-pointer to trail 89-87. Ashworth was then fouled with 0.6 seconds left. While it took a few minutes to get the shot clock to the correct time, Ashworth calmly made the two free throws to seal the four-point win.
Powers said he liked the way Cameron dominated in the paint from her post spot and said he was pleased with the way Watson was able to distribute the ball and score from her point guard position.
At halftime, Cameron, Watson, Ashworth and Wales were honored. Cameron was named the GVC MVP and the player of the year in the NorCal Section as well as being an All-State selection. Watson was a first team GVC selection as well as being named freshman of the year. Ashworth and Wales were All-League sections. Watson was a first team GVC selection as well as being named freshman of the year. Ashworth and Wales were All-League selections.


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First lady: Not surprised by reaction to Oscars
CHICAGO (AP) — Michelle Obama says it was "absolutely not surprising" to her that her satellite appearance at the Academy Awards ceremony provoked a national conversation about whether it was appropriate, after some conservative critics accused her of selfishly crashing the event in an attempt to upstage it.
She attributed the chatter to a culture shift that has spawned legions of bloggers, tweeters and others who talk about anything and everything all the time.
"Shoot, my bangs set off a national conversation. My shoes can set off a national conversation. That's just sort of where we are. We've got a lot of talking going on," the first lady said only somewhat jokingly Thursday before an appearance in Chicago, her hometown. "It's like everybody's kitchen-table conversation is now accessible to everybody else so there's a national conversation about anything."
In what was not the first-ever Oscar appearance by a first lady, Mrs. Obama was beamed live from the White House into Sunday's ceremony in Los Angeles to unseal the envelope and announce that the night's final award, for Best Picture, would go to "Argo." In 2002, Laura Bush appeared at the ceremony on videotape.
Americans have long been fascinated by their first ladies, scrutinizing everything from their clothes and hair to the issues they promote and how they raise their children. Mrs. Obama acknowledged that she and President Barack Obama have added appeal, and perhaps sometimes are subject to extra scrutiny, because they are the first black family in the White House but also a young couple (she turned 49 last month; he's 51) with young children (daughters Sasha, 11, and Malia, 14).
She said she doesn't give a second thought to critical comments about what she does as first lady.
Her strategy, she said, is to do things that further her larger goals and Oscar night fit with her support for the arts. She recently invited the director and cast members from the Oscar-nominated film "Beasts of the Southern Wild" to the White House to participate in a question-and-answer session with students from Washington and New Orleans who had seen the film at the executive mansion.
"I just don't think about that stuff," said Mrs. Obama, who was asked for her reaction to the criticism during an interview with a small group of reporters who were invited to accompany her on a three-city tour marking the third anniversary of her "Let's Move" campaign against childhood obesity.
She said she was astounded by the buzz about cutting her hair to add bangs, which she unveiled on her birthday, just before inauguration weekend.
Asked if she was surprised that the bangs made the news, Mrs. Obama said: "I was, I have to say. I'm like, 'it's a haircut.'"
In the interview, Mrs. Obama also revealed that she used a lot of salty language as a 10-year-old, which she said she didn't realize until the year it cost her the title of "best camper" at the day camp she and her brother, Craig, attended every summer. The experience taught her a lesson, she said.
"I was going through my cursing stage," she said. "I didn't realize until my camp counselor at the end came up and said, 'You know, you would have been best camper in your age group but you curse so much.' And I was thinking, 'Really. Was it that noticeable? And I thought I was being cool. Little did I know I lost 'best camper.' I didn't curse again."
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Morning Jolt: Vatican says pope didn't perform exorcism, but …
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After a video went viral that showed Pope Francis seemingly performing an exorcism on a man, the Vatican responded by saying, "The Holy Father had no intention to perform any exorcism. Instead, as he frequently does for the sick and suffering persons who approach him, he simply meant to pray for a suffering person who was presented to him." In the video, the pope took the hand of a man, a priest whispered something to the pope, who placed his hands on the man's head, and the man begins convulsing for a moment.
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In this episode we talk about one of my great problems as an RPG fan, which is that the game style I like doesn't actually exist, and so everything is a compromise. I'm picky about gameplay, and this genre really doesn't have a lot of room for people who are picky about gameplay.
The preferred paradigm is the "turn-based realtime", where you pause, issue orders to the whole party, then un-pause for a second, then pause and repeat. For me it's like trying to play chess but stopping to watch five seconds of a movie fight scene after every move. It ruins both experiences. The action distracts me from concentrating on the strategy, and the pausing breaks the flow of the action.
My ideal games commit to either one or the other. Give me full-on turn-based like Fallout 1 / XCom, or embrace the action gameplay of (say) the Witcher 3 or the later Mass Effects. And whatever you do, don't ask me to control a party. I'm here because I want to play a character, not manage a murder committee.
Which… fine. So go play action games, right?
Except, action games are usually dedicated to full-on voice acting. They don't have time for text and they're pretty crap at worldbuilding.
My ideal game would play like a proper action game (Tomb Raider, Batman Arkham Whatever, Bulletstorm) but would be an RPG at heart. It would have cool characters, flavor text, long branching exploratory dialogs, lots of player agency, and an open world. Ideally I'd like the dialog to work like the Planescape: Torment system where people introduce themselves with a voice clip but then speak entirely in text.
And it's easy to see why that doesn't exist. Rich text-based gameplay is problematic on consoles, where people are sitting far back from a television and aren't going to want to do a lot of reading. Which means the game is going to be PC exclusive. Which means the audience isn't big enough for a AAA budget. Which pretty much precludes third / first person action-based gameplay.
The closest thing I can find are Bethesda-style games. And I enjoy the hell out of those. But writing is not their strong suit.
So Shamus, what you're saying is that you want incredible writing, but AAA production values, but you also want all that focused on PC-based design and a super-niche focus on worldbuilding. And you want to design your own protagonist instead of playing as a fixed, marketable lead? Did you ever think maybe there's a REASON you've never seen your perfect game?!
Yeah, I know.
Which is why I was hoping that the tools will keep making game development cheaper. I keep hoping that sometime in the next decade, we'll reach a point where I can get something that does Pillars of Eternity style worldbuilding and roleplaying, but with AAA action gameplay / camera views. I want my story immersion and my visual immersion in the same package.
Still, things are strange. I don't know where this new world of crowdfunded, semi-indie games are going. In the meantime the best I can do is play Bethesda games and bitch about their faults in excruciating detail.
Related: Fallout 4 launches in 2 weeks, 4 days and 9 hours.
Overthinking Zombies
Let's ruin everyone's fun by listing all the ways in which zombies can't work, couldn't happen, and don't make sense.
PC Hardware is Toast
This is why shopping for graphics cards is so stupid and miserable.
What Does a Robot Want?
No, self-aware robots aren't going to turn on us, Skynet-style. Not unless we designed them to.
How I Plan To Rule This Dumb Industry
Here is how I'd conquer the game-publishing business. (Hint: NOT by copying EA, 2K, Activision, Take-Two, or Ubisoft.)
Best. Plot Twist. Ever.
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In an extensive clarification released on Saturday by the Vatican press office, Fr. Federico Lombardi made clear, on behalf of the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Cardinal Joseph Levada, that there is no "celibacy issue" delaying the publication of the Constitution that will establish the procedure for Anglicans to be received into the Catholic Church, reports Catholis News Agency.
In a statement released in English –breaking the common use of Italian- Fr. Lombardi explained that "there has been widespread speculation, based on supposedly knowledgeable remarks by an Italian correspondent Andrea Tornielli.
The Vatican analyst suggested that the delay in the publication of the Apostolic Constitution on Personal Ordinariates for Anglicans entering into full communion with the Catholic Church is due to "more than 'technical' reasons."
"According to this speculation, there is a serious substantial issue at the root of the delay, namely, disagreement about whether celibacy will be the norm for the future clergy of the Provision," Fr. Lombardi's said.
Responding to other claims that the rule of celibacy for Latin rite clergy would be open to discussion, Fr. Lombardi offered the official comments of Cardinal Levada.
"Had I been asked I would happily have clarified any doubt about my remarks at the press conference. There is no substance to such speculation. No one at the Vatican has mentioned any such issue to me."
According to Cardinal Levada, Pope Benedict's Apostolic Constitution will be ready "by the end of the first week of November" and its delay "is purely technical in the sense of ensuring consistency in canonical language and references."
The Prefect of the Congregation also explained that "the drafts prepared by the working group, and submitted for study and approval through the usual process followed by his congregation, have all included the following statement, which is currently Article VI of the Constitution:
– 1. Those who ministered as Anglican deacons, priests, or bishops, and who fulfill the requisites established by canon law and are not impeded by irregularities or other impediments may be accepted by the Ordinary as candidates for Holy Orders in the Catholic Church. In the case of married ministers, the norms established in the Encyclical Letter of Pope Paul VI Sacerdotalis coelibatus, n. 42 and in the Statement "In June" are to be observed. Unmarried ministers must submit to the norm of clerical celibacy of Code of Canon Law 277, §1.
– 2. The Ordinary, in full observance of the discipline of celibate clergy in the Latin Church, as a rule (pro regula) will admit only celibate men to the order of presbyter. He may also petition the Roman Pontiff, as derogation from can. 277, §1, for the admission of married men to the order of presbyter on a case by case basis, according to objective criteria approved by the Holy See."
Cardinal Levada further explains that "this article is to be understood as consistent with the current practice of the Church, in which married former Anglican ministers may be admitted to priestly ministry in the Catholic Church on a case by case basis."
With regard to future seminarians, the Cardinal explains that "it was considered purely speculative whether there might be some cases in which a dispensation from the celibacy rule might be petitioned."
"Objective criteria about any such possibilities (e.g. married seminarians already in preparation) are to be developed jointly by the Personal Ordinariate and the Episcopal Conference, and submitted for approval of the Holy See," Cardinal Levada said.
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WASHINGTON — A congressional official says House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi has told her party caucus she will remain as minority leader in the new session of Congress.
This official says the 72-year-old Pelosi made the decision to remain at the helm of the party"s House leadership even though Democrats failed to win the necessary 25 additional seats to become the majority party again.
An official close to Pelosi revealed her decision on condition of anonymity because she hadn"t yet publicly announced it.
Pelosi"s quarter-century of service in Congress representing a San Francisco area district in the House includes becoming the first woman in history to serve as speaker. The tea party-fueled political wave of 2010 forced the gavel from her hand to Rep. John Boehner, an Ohio Republican.


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Sports update: Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has double image in media
INDIANAPOLIS — Colts owner Jim Irsay is known in NFL circles as a tough businessman and eccentric billionaire who enjoys interacting with fans about his beloved team and favorite songs from bands like the Beatles and the Grateful Dead.
He may end up adding convicted felon to the mix.
The drugs weren't associated with any of the pill bottles found inside, police said. Some weren't even in bottles.
The 54-year-old Irsay, who acknowledged a painkiller dependency more than a decade ago, faces preliminary charges of misdemeanor driving while intoxicated and four felony counts of possession of a controlled substance.
If Irsay is charged and convicted on the felony counts, he could face six months to three years in prison on each count. Chief Deputy Prosecutor Andre Miksha said no decision had been made on formal charges and a hearing was set for March 26.
Irsay, whose mug shot was posted on websites for millions to see, said nothing as he left the Hamilton County Jail after posting bond Monday. A short time later, he tweeted: "Deepest thx to family, friends, fans, colleagues for the messages of support, thoughts and prayers. Impossible to tell u how much this means."
An NFL spokesman said Irsay is subject to discipline but didn't elaborate on what that might be. Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand was suspended for 30 days and fined $100,000 in 2010 for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy following his guilty plea to driving while impaired.
Current and former NFL players were clearly watching the case with interest.
"I want to see what the NFL does about this Jim Irsay situation if a player loses a game check no matter the amount he should lose a game day," Atlanta Falcons wide receiver White tweeted. "I'm guessing a million dollar fine will come which is nothing to a man that makes billions."
White, accused earlier this year of failing to appear in court for speeding and tinted window citations, added: "I don't think Irsay is a bad guy I actually like him as an owner but it was a bad mistake."
Authorities would not say what drugs Irsay was allegedly caught with, but they were listed as Schedule IV drugs by the Drug Enforcement Administration. That type of drug, which includes Xanax, Darvocet and Ambien, has a low risk for abuse or dependency, according to the DEA.
Irsay acknowledged in 2002 that he had become dependent on painkillers after several years of orthopedic operations but said he had overcome the problem after undergoing treatment.
The DEA investigated the case, but local prosecutors at the time said they saw no reason to charge Irsay. In October 2013, Irsay tweeted that "I don't drink ... haven't in over 15 years."
Irsay became the Colts owner in 1997 after the death of his father, Robert Irsay, and a lengthy legal battle with his father's second wife. Forbes magazine has estimated Irsay's net worth at $1.6 billion.
He helped build the Colts into a top NFL team over the past decade behind quarterback Peyton Manning, now with Denver, and was a key player in the drive to bring the Super Bowl to Indianapolis two years ago. He is working with some success to rebuild the team behind young quarterback Andrew Luck while coping with a painful divorce that follows a decade-long separation from his wife of 33 years.
Irsay has cultivated a relaxed image that fans have responded to. Irsay has said the public wants owners who are "down to earth" and he's done his best to keep his fans up to date on his team — and lots of other things.
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CAGE, JOHN: The Lost Works
CD and Book in a box with excellent notes. Here are (I) the GREAT radio piece 'The City Wears a Slouch Hat' by text by Kenneth Patchen set by Cage (mostly for percussion and noise) made originally for the Columbia radio workshop in 1942, here the music is much more audible and better sounding than the radio bootleg, though the text is not so well rendered. Nevertheless, this ranks in my book as a major work, and unmissable (Cage even being programmatic!). Great text by KP. To fill up the CD are some fascinating juvenilia: 1840 Cage, before he found his metier with a peculiar mixture of genres and styles. Interesting only. But 'The City' is a must L
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A blood test is when a sample of blood is taken from the body to be tested in a lab. Doctors order blood tests to check things such as the levels of glucose, hemoglobin, or white blood cells. This can help them detect problems like a disease or medical condition. Sometimes, blood tests can help them see how well an organ (such as the liver or kidneys) is working.
An immunoglobulin E (IgE) test measures the level of IgE, a type of antibody. Antibodies are made by the immune system to protect the body from bacteria, viruses, and allergens. IgE antibodies are normally found in small amounts in the blood, but higher amounts can be a sign that the body overreacts to allergens. This can lead to an allergic reaction.
IgE levels can also be high when the body is fighting off an infection from a parasite or with some immune system conditions.
An IgE test may be done if a child has signs of a possible allergy, immune system problem, or infection with a parasite.
Your child should be able to eat and drink normally unless also getting other tests that require fasting beforehand. Tell your doctor about any medicines your child takes because some drugs might affect the test results.
Wearing a T-shirt or short-sleeved shirt for the test can make things easier for your child, and you also can bring along a toy or book as a distraction.
Most blood tests take a small amount of blood from a vein. To do that, a health professional will:
In babies, blood draws are sometimes done as a "heel stick collection." After cleaning the area, the health professional will prick your baby's heel with a tiny needle (or lancet) to collect a small sample of blood.
Collecting a sample of blood is only temporarily uncomfortable and can feel like a quick pinprick.
Parents usually can stay with their child during a blood test. Encourage your child to relax and stay still because tensing muscles can make it harder to draw blood. Your child might want to look away when the needle is inserted and the blood is collected. Help your child to relax by taking slow deep breaths or singing a favorite song.
Most blood tests take just a few minutes. Occasionally, it can be hard to find a vein, so the health professional may need to try more than once.
The health professional will remove the elastic band and the needle and cover the area with cotton or a bandage to stop the bleeding. Afterward, there may be some mild bruising, which should go away in a few days.
Blood samples are processed by a machine, and it may take a few days for the results to be available. If the test results show signs of a problem, the doctor might order other tests to figure out what the problem is and how to treat it.
An IgE test is a safe procedure with minimal risks. Some kids might feel faint or lightheaded from the test. A few kids and teens have a strong fear of needles. If your child is anxious, talk with the doctor before the test about ways to make the procedure easier.
A small bruise or mild soreness around the blood test site is common and can last for a few days. Get medical care for your child if the discomfort gets worse or lasts longer.
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Nose-hooked Carabiner Breaks, Causing Ground Fall
Most climbers take carabiner integrity for granted, but a common mistake can snap biners at low loads.
Michael Erickson and Mike Root roped up at around 2 p.m. on May 13 to climb Miss Prissy (5.9+), a classic sport climb at the Jimmywood area of Foster Falls, near Chattanooga, Tennessee. Erickson, 22 climbed to the third bolt and prepared to clip it. Feeling out of position, he shifted his stance and his foot slipped. He plummeted past the second bolt and was suddenly wrenched sideways. He continued falling to the ground—about 40 feet in total—and landed on a rock, which drove into his ribs and the left side of his chest. Root, 27 quickly ascertained that his partner was alive, but in pain, and pulled out his cell phone to call 911. Erickson dissuaded him, however.
"By the time Mike pulled out his phone and was ready to call, I felt like I could at least get up," he wrote us in an email. "It was scary as shit and hurt like hell. We thought about hiking out, but I elected to keep climbing since I didn't want to be afraid of the wall."
The two looked around and found a broken carabiner on the ground 25 feet away from the climb. It had broken off—sheared at the nose hook—at the second bolt.
Erickson continued climbing that day despite sore and bruised ribs. Less than a week later, he was back to normal.
In a blog entry a few weeks before Erickson's accident, Kolin Powick, the director of global quality at Black Diamond, Inc., described a likely explanation for this carabiner failure.
"I've seen and/or heard of only a handful of carabiners that have broken in the field," Powick wrote, "and most have broken in the same way-—nose-hooked. What is nose-hooked? It's just like it sounds, the nose of the carabiner gets hung-up on a sling, Stopper wire or bolt hanger."
Powick explained that while carabiners are very strong (a minimum of 4,496 pounds in a major—axis loading or 1,574 pounds in an open-gate loading), a nose-hooked carabiner can fail at less than 500 pounds, a force attainable even in a light bounce-test (dynamic loading).
The combination of an open-gate scenario with the cantilever causes an off-axis loading and excessive torque that results in a failure at low loads.
Mike Root sent his carabiner to Powick, who, based on the location of the break, concluded that the failure was due to a nose-hook scenario.
"Black Diamond tests a lot of carabiners," Powick wrote in the same, earlier blog. "We not only understand the loads at which carabiners break, but also the … location of breakages … so it's possible to look at where a carabiner is broken and have a good idea of how it was loaded. A nose-hooked carabiner will most often break at the top of the spine, while open- and closed-gate failures typically occur at the bottom of the spine, and minor-axis failures almost always occur at the gate."
When you're engrossed in the moves of a climb, or negotiating a desperate clip, it is very easy to accidentally hook the nose of the carabiner and move past the improperly hung draw without noticing the flub. Sometimes you might rub the hung draw with your body or kick it as you pass, turning a properly hung quickdraw into a nose-hooked time bomb. The only prevention in these cases is awareness. Treat your quickdraw placements like natural protection. Visually inspect them and only move on when you know that they are properly oriented, with the sling aligned and both gates closed.
The surest way to prevent nose-hooking is to use carabiners that feature a "keylock" closure—picture a ball-and-socket joint with the ball on the gate and the socket on the nose. Because these biners have no notch on the nose that can snag bolt hangers, slings or wires, they virtually eliminate the risk of nose-hooking.


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Will Matt Lauer be fired from the "Today" show?
Pat Cunningham
To the extent that the morning shows on network TV deal with political news, stuff like this merits this blog's attention:
The New York Times is reporting that NBC's "Today" show has fallen behind ABC's "Good Morning America" in the ratings, and that Matt Lauer's likeability among viewers has been sinking of late.
The story is HERE:
[I]t is clear that the once-popular host's relationship with his audience is in peril. Last April, Mr. Lauer signed a contract said to be worth $25 million a year, the most lucrative deal in the 60-year history of morning television. And then ...


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Faraday Cage Information – EMP Attack Survival Guide
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Faraday Cage Information The Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Commission was established to study the potential dangers of high-altitude electromagnetic pulses. It's important to learn about the impact of these waves on the environment and the health of humans. A few decades ago, the EMP Commission published a report assessing the impact of a high-altitude electromagnetic pulse on human health. While this report was not particularly scientifically sound, it does offer some important information.
The commission began working on the issue in FY2001 after a report was submitted to Congress by experts concerned about the vulnerability of U.S. critical infrastructure and military equipment. The 2008 report presented to the House Armed Services Committee included an analysis of modern electronics and telecommunications equipment. It included recommendations for protecting the nation's critical infrastructure and ensuring that its power grids could operate properly. In the following pages, we'll discuss the importance of this report.
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The EMP overview describes the techniques involved in measuring and analyzing the performance of an electronic measurement system. The study uses multiple operators to measure the same part. The error in measurements is calculated by calculating the standard deviation of all parts in the sample. Using this methodology, you can evaluate the accuracy of a particular measurement system. Alternatively, you can use the method to measure and analyze a specific component. The report is available online at the link below.
The EMP Overview provides an overview of the basic principles and techniques of the EMP. The most common method involves the use of control charts. An individual control chart is used in a consistency study. Short EMP studies are based on the X-R method. An EMP Knowledge Base article explains each of these techniques in detail. The table below shows the relationship between the two variances. The results of the study will be used to develop recommendations to prevent an EMP attack. Faraday Cage Information
EMP is a tool that simulates the effects of EMP on engineered systems. An EMP simulator consists of a series of tests. The first test, induced pulses, are used in a consistency study. An induced pulse is used in a Basic EMP study. An induced pulse uses the same techniques as the threat pulse. In addition, an induced signal is also used in a threat-pulse simulation.
The EMP overview includes the types of control charts used in the various EMP studies. There are X-R control charts and an individuals control chart. A complete EMP Overview can be found in an SPC Knowledge Base article. For more details on each technique, refer to the table below. The three EMP techniques are discussed in the table below. The variances are related to each other. The SMP is a multi-step process that utilizes different methods to evaluate a given situation.
An EMP is a test in which an operator measures multiple parts. This test is similar to Gage R&R analysis, except that it uses one operator to measure the same part. An EMP study uses a single measurement system and a single part. The result is a graph that shows the number of measurements made on each part. This means that the number of parts in a short EMP study is larger than the number of parts in the Long EMP study.
The EMP is a powerful method of testing the ability of a measurement system to cause a large amount of damage. It works by comparing the results of several tests of the same part. The test is a way to ensure that your measurement system is accurate. In case of a short EMP, one operator measures a small number of parts three times. The result of this test is a measure of how much damage it causes. Faraday Cage Information
The EMP is an important test of the reliability and accuracy of a measurement system. Its measurement system should be highly repeatable and reproducible. Ideally, an EMP should be tested in a controlled environment. An EMP study should be done by a qualified person who has knowledge of the equipment and the best way to collect data. An EMP study is an effective tool for analyzing the failure rates of electronic devices. A simple EMP report should be a useful tool for measuring the reliability of a measuring system.
The Danger of EMPs
The U.S. has not ignored the threat of EMP, but the country has not done enough to prepare. Much of the discussion about this issue has occurred in closed sessions, but a few members of Congress have spoken up in public. Sen. James Risch is one of those lawmakers, and he appreciated Wailes' comments on risk management. He asked Wailes about the potential for an EMP attack to disrupt power grids.
Several agencies and commissions have examined the possibility of an EMP attack on the U.S. and recommended actions for preventing it. The White House has also issued an executive order called Coordinating National Resilience to Electromagnetic Pulses. Although EMP weapons pose a threat to the U.S., the United States should take all necessary steps to protect its vital infrastructure. The danger of an EMP attack is so great that the risk of being attacked directly will continue to grow, regardless of how the United States reacts. Faraday Cage Information
A successful EMP attack would be devastating and would spawn a nuclear arms race. A high-altitude burst could blanket the continental U.S. and disrupt communications and the electricity grid. This threat vector could be a missile, satellite asset, or low-cost balloon-borne vehicle. The United States government has sponsored terrorism in the past, and now has the capability to carry out an EMP attack. In the worst case scenario, an EMP attack would destroy the U.S. economy and cause millions of lives.
The threat of an EMP attack is real and can destroy infrastructure. The effects of an EMP attack could include high-energy radio-frequency bursts, a long-lasting radio-frequency pulse similar to lightning, and electric current in power lines and equipment, damaging transformers. It is therefore essential to make sure the United States prepares for the threat of EMP. The risks are far-reaching, and the world must be prepared.
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If an EMP attack were to occur in the U.S., the resulting disaster would be catastrophic. Nevertheless, the United States' vulnerabilities to EMP attacks are a legitimate reason for other countries to develop nuclear weapons. If a high-altitude EMP attack were to take place, a terrorist organization would be likely to use it against the United States. The risk of an EMP attack is a war of war or terrorism, and its aftermath will be deadly.
An EMP attack is not the only threat to our nation. It can happen to any country at any time. A large-scale EMP attack can severely damage infrastructure, including critical power grids. In addition, an EMP attack can cripple entire cities, including their economies. While the risk of an EMP attack is very small, it is important to prepare for it. This threat is one of the most pressing issues that the country must prepare for. Faraday Cage Information
The threat of an EMP has prompted the DOE to prepare for a potential event of this magnitude. The study also suggests that the United States should be more proactive in preparing for such an event. The country should make its own plans to protect itself from an EMP. Nonetheless, the DOE should continue to monitor the threat. If an EMP occurs, the U.S. may be forced to use nuclear weapons. There are also many other countries who may attack the U.S.
The risk of EMP is still unknown, but it does not have to be. The Federal Emergency Management Agency relies on the information from NOAA's ACE satellite and the Space Weather Prediction Center. ACE data is critical for the agency because it provides real-time information on solar events. Its predictions of geophysical events affect power grids, satellites, and communications. A recent study shows that a large-scale solar storm has an increased chance of causing an EMP.
Intense geomagnetic activity can cause an EMP. It is not only a direct threat to human life, but it also has potential to impact the power grid. The risk of an EMP is also high for the electrical infrastructure. However, if an EMP does occur, it could disrupt a number of important systems, such as the transmission of energy. In fact, it may cause the aforementioned effects.
Protecting Your Family From An EMP Attack Faraday Cage Information
One of the best ways to protect your family from EMPs is to prepare a disaster kit that includes several gallons of clean water, non-perishable foods, and emergency rations. While a natural disaster will mobilize resources, an EMP will have a longer impact and last much longer. The people closest to you might not help each other or turn on each other – an EMP could have a similar impact. Faraday Cage Information
Invest in some type of communications equipment. It's not realistic to expect cell phones to survive an EMP attack for ever. But walkie-talkies and CB radios may still work during an EMP. Also, you should purchase extra batteries for these devices. Make sure you stock up on these essentials so you can use them in case of an EMP. Remember, your phone will not last forever.
For communication devices, try putting them in a Faraday cage. While cell phones might work for a time after an EMP, you can't count on them. Consider buying walkie-talkies or CB radios instead. Even the best cell phones won't work after an EMP. These are cheaper options, but they will probably not work for long after the EMP strikes. But if you can afford them, make sure they're not too expensive. Faraday Cage Information
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Aside from keeping your electronics safe, you should also learn survival skills. If you're unable to live in a disaster zone, you'll need to learn how to cook and preserve food. You can also make your own emergency food. You should make sure to store enough food for a few days in case an EMP hits. However, you should never depend on these supplies. Your survival will be the most important thing.
During an EMP, you should take precautions to prevent the effects on your life. First, make sure to have a good emergency kit. The best EMP shields protect electrical appliances from electricity, solar panels, and mobile devices. Having a protective shield will keep your home and your family safe and protected. It is also an excellent way to prevent lightning strikes. You should also prepare your family by learning about EMPs. Faraday Cage Information
Another way to protect your family is to prepare for an EMP. While you won't know if an EMP is coming before you're warned, you can take steps to protect your electronics. You should unplug electronic devices to avoid power surges. If you have children, make sure they're equipped with portable chargers. This way, you'll be able to keep your household busy during the EMP.
EMPs can also disable cell phones and other communication devices. If you don't have a backup plan, your cellphone won't work. You should also store batteries for your electronic devices and radios in your car. These types of devices will provide you with entertainment during an EMP. For example, battery powered TVs can be used in an emergency. Likewise, CB radios and walkie-talkies will work if the frequency of the attack is low enough.
You can protect yourself by learning how to use hand-powered devices. If you don't have a cell phone, invest in solar ovens and other energy-efficient devices. Candles and classic oil lamps are also great options for lighting up your home. You can use them to make fires in the event that your home is damaged by an EMP. Your survival plan should include an emergency food supply and storage locations.
It is also important to prepare your home for an EMP. A good plan will include a faraday cage for communication devices. You should also keep any communication devices in a Faraday cage, as cell phones won't last forever in an EMP. In addition to these, you should also store older models of your cellphone and consider moving to the west coast. This is a safer area to live, since there are fewer nuclear reactors in the western part of the country.
A massive EMP can cause massive destruction. In the US, one nuclear bomb in the sky will disable seven million cell phones. A single EMP will cripple the nation's ability to travel, communicate, and receive medical care. An EMP is the worst disaster that could happen to humans. You'll need to make sure that your family's life and property is protected against an EMP attack. When an EMP happens, you'll be glad you prepared. Faraday Cage Information
Final Thoughts
While the thought of an EMP attack is enough to keep you up at night, there are measures that can be taken to protect yourself. Surviving an EMP attack initially is just the beginning. Without a proper plan in place to protect yourself in the aftermath can be a deadly misstep.
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NEXT EVENT: Wednesday April 18 2018
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Bajo Presión/Under Pressure
Exhibition runs Jan. 2 through July 14
Early and mid-20th-century Mexican art is characterized by a powerful blend of politics and revolutionary spirit, pre-Columbian and indigenous art influences, and modernism in both art and life.
Drawn from ASU Art Museum's collection, "Bajo Presión/Under Pressure" features paintings and prints by Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, Leopoldo Méndez and Rufino Tamayo among others.
Supported by the Evelyn Smith Exhibition Fund.
Visit the museum website for directions and hours and information about bringing classes to tour exhibitions or meet with curators.
Image credit: David Alfaro Siqueiros, "Naturaleza Viva," 1963. Oil on board, 23 ¼ x 29 ¼ in. Gift of Elaine and Arnold Horwitch.
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How does anyone have such effortlessly beautiful hair?
Photo: My son, Alex, who hasn't had a haircut in over a year. His hair is luxurious and curly and half-way down his back.
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Ramsey County Jails and Prisons incarcerate convicted criminals at the Federal, North Dakota State, and local Ramsey County level, and they also detain people awaiting trial or after an arrest in North Dakota. Jails and Prisons maintain detailed records about the people they incarcerate, which includes arrest records, convictions and court sentences, and prior incarcerations. These records contain personal information about convicts, such as their name, date of birth, mug shots, and aliases. Jail and Prison records also list people on the Ramsey County sex offender registry and all felony and misdemeanor incarcerations. These Ramsey County incarceration records are an important source of information for a background check. Ramsey County Jail and Prison incarceration records may be available to the public through an online search database.
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Ramsey County Courts resolve legal disputes at the federal, state, or local level, including misdemeanors and felonies in North Dakota. Courts maintain records on all of their cases, which list an individual's Ramsey County criminal history and their incarceration records. These records show the convict's name, date of birth, aliases, mug shots, and all criminal arrests and trials. They also list prior and current incarcerations, the jail or prison where the person was incarcerated, and the charges that led to jail time. An incarceration record search through a Ramsey County Court provides detailed information on individuals who have been convicted of crimes, making it an important step in conducting a background check. Incarceration records may be available online through the Ramsey County Court's website.
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Ramsey County Police Departments act as law enforcement agencies, and they stop and investigate crimes in North Dakota. As part of this job, the Police maintain records on current and former inmates, including Ramsey County incarceration records. These records include information such as the individual's name, date of birth, mug shots, and the length of all prison sentences. They also list the offenses, both felonies and misdemeanors, which led to jail time. Incarceration records list someone's Ramsey County criminal history, such as arrests, warrants, and convictions. These records play an important role in conducting a thorough background check. Police Departments may provide online access to their incarceration information.
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Ramsey County Sheriff Departments maintain public safety and order by stopping crimes and conducting investigations in North Dakota. As part of their responsibilities, Sheriff Departments maintain records on current and former inmates. These Ramsey County incarceration records list information such as the individual's name, date of birth, mug shots, and the length of their prison sentences. They also show the offenses which led to jail time, including Ramsey County felonies and misdemeanors. Ramsey County incarceration records provide a view of the individual's criminal history, with information about all current and prior incarcerations as well as all arrests and convictions. Checking incarceration records is an important part of conducting a thorough Ramsey County background check. Many Sheriff Departments provide online access to incarceration records.
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Traffic Signal is worth a watch – a movie review
Traffic Signal is worth a watch. The film got bad reviews and that was one of the reasons I didn't go for the film at first. Well, I liked the film. I don't know why people said it doesn't have a story because it very definitely does. The story is one of hope. It tells us how even in the worst of human circumstances, character and integrity can survive.
The movie also shows you how the Mumbai beggars live. We get to know the intimate details of their lives, the fact that they are controlled by the mafia, which in turn pays the politicians. Nothing new really as everyone knows that begging is an organised racket…but it was the Madhur Bhandarkar's direction which brought the world at the traffic signal alive. Most of the characters looked and acted their part.
Bhandarkar has portrayed the beggars as victims, not exploiters. For example the boy who has been nick-named Tsunami is a ten-year from the Tsunami hit area who comes to to Mumbai as his parents went missing in the Tsunami. Actually they are dead – but as the compensation money has been eaten up by corrupt officials they are declared 'missing.' So every week the boy spends the little money he has to telephone officials in Chennai to ask if his parents have been found.
All the characters have a sad story to tell. The protagonist Silsila (Kunal Khemu) has been born and brought up on the streets. Rani (Neetu Chandra) the girl from Gujarat sells clothes on the streets of Mumbai. The prostitute (played very well by Konkana Sen Sharma) is in love with the drug addict. Sure, there are several small stories running concurrently in the movie but that does not take away from what I saw as the theme of the movie and its message – that the beggars are victims of a corrupt system and that inspite of their miserable lives, hope and love and truth survive.
Silsila decides to testify against the underworld don who organises the killing of a good politician. That was what this movie was really about. If more people like Silsila came forward it would help the system to change. But can we really blame people if they don't because they fear for their life? How can we expect people who lead such lives to play hero? That is what makes Silsila larger than life…a real hero.
Well, the movie is entertaining in parts and sad in parts. But all in all, a decent film. Not earth-shaking cinema by any means, but it definitely does not deserve all the poor reviews it recieved.


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''The physics of those collapses clearly could not have resulted from plane crashes and jet fuel fires with office materials.'' Barrett says jet fuel does not burn hot enough to melt steel, and says recent tests on melted steel from the building prove his theory that it was wired to collapse, by the Government.I have a huge resistance to believing that this will be taught at my university.
Barrett says the Bush Administration is fooling the American public with the Adolf Hitler 'Big Lie Technique'... ''Tell them a little lie and they'll wonder about it - weapons of mass destruction in iraq was a relatively little lie - and people are getting called on it.'' Barrett says. ''Tell em a big lie like 9/11 and they have a huge resistance to questioning it.''
Barrett defends himself in classic academic form, saying he's presenting different interpretations and promoting debate and critical thinking and citing academic freedom.
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[T]he Muslim-Jewish-Christian Alliance, which claims the Bush administration planned the attacks to create a war between Muslims and Christians. He argues that members of the faiths must work together to overcome the belief that terrorists were to blame.The university has issued a statement saying it is reviewing the matter "to ensure that his course content is academically appropriate, of high quality, and that his personal views are not imposed on his students."
"The 9/11 lie was designed to sow hatred between the faiths," Barrett has written on the organization's Web site.
"Either we discuss the compelling evidence that 9/11 was an inside job, or there is precious little to talk about."
I'm just noticing the story this morning, but I see that it heated up last week after Barrett appeared on Jessica McBride's radio show. McBride has blogged the story: here (noting, among other things, that Barrett will be teaching "a large introductory course for undergrads and supervis[ing] several TAs" and that "Barrett says that his views are no surprise to his colleagues. In fact, he claims they are shared by many of them"), here (asking whether "the UW draw[s] any line about who it hires to teach courses when it comes to political views"), here (providing the syllabus for the course and the reading list), here (comparing the university's response to its response when the student newspaper published the Muhammad cartoons), and here (dealing with academic freedom saying "He didn't have academic freedom claims until they gave it to him. They MADE him an academic.").
UPDATE: The Capital Times -- the afternoon newspaper here in Madison -- has this editorial, aimed at State Rep. Steve Nass, R-Whitewater, who "called on the UW to bar [Barrett] from teaching."
The vitriol that Nass is spewing now is similar to the language he used last year to attack another academic with whom he disagrees University of Colorado Professor Ward Churchill. Nass tried to prevent UW-Whitewater from letting Churchill speak at a student-sponsored event....But you don't find the truth by "sifting and winnowing" in a pile of obviously worthless ideas. And you don't learn to exercise critical thinking by reading a lot of material that is clearly wrong. And could the Capital Times learn the difference between "controversial views" and crackpot conspiracy theories? Focusing on the statements of some Republican legislator is a very easy route for the Madison newspaper. How about paying some attention to the interests of students who would like to be able to take a creditable introductory course on Islam? How about some consideration for Muslims who may not appreciate having their religion connected with ridiculous, unscientific, politically motivated bilge? How about a little less attention to the inflammatory question of whether a teacher should be fired and a little more attention to how he got the job in the first place?
If Barrett tries to force his views about 9/11 on students, he will be called on it. But everything he has said suggests that he will be a responsible instructor. Indeed, Barrett has been very specific about the fact that he wants to try to "present all defensible sides of important issues" and "let students make up their own minds."
That sounds a lot like the values expressed on a plaque at the UW that reads: "Whatever may be the limitations which trammel inquiry elsewhere, we believe that the great state University of Wisconsin should ever encourage that continual and fearless sifting and winnowing by which alone the truth can be found."
Steve Nass should go up to Bascom Hall and read the plaque before he starts telling this great university to fire controversial instructors.


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New snow plow is coming to Michigan this winter
Associated Press
Michigan is bringing in a new type of snow plow this winter, one that can clear widths up to 25 feet.
The state Department of Transportation says the Tow Plow costs $93,000, and with regular maintenance has an average service life of 30 years. That compares with a 10-year average for a standard plow.
State transportation officials say that by using the Tow Plow, crews can clear both the travel lane and shoulder in one pass, reducing the time needed to plow the freeway during a winter storm.
MDOT says Missouri, Minnesota, Maine, Wisconsin, Utah and Ohio also use Tow Plows.
According to the transportation department, the first Tow Plow in Michigan will be used on Interstate 96 and US-23 in Livingston County starting this month.


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State 400-meter champion
Monday was declared "Vickie Franse Day" in Anderson County to honor a Clinton High School runner who currently holds the title of Division I, AAA Tennessee State Champion in the 400-meter dash. She won the state championship race with time of 56.73. She was also state champion in 2012.
"Not only is she the reigning state champ and No. 1 overall in Tennessee's largest and most competitive division," the resolution approved by Anderson County Commission on Monday states. "She is currently ranked 57th in the United States out of 23,565 competitors nationwide."
"Vickie finished her junior season unbeaten and currently holds the Clinton High School records in both the 400-meter dash and long jump. ... We congratulate Ms. Franse on her outstanding accomplishments in track and field and the classroom and we look forward to her senior season and future honors and endeavors."
The resolution was drafted at the request of Commission Chairman Chuck Fritts, who read the resolution prior to Monday's Commission meeting at the Courthouse in Clinton. He was joined by Tyler Mayes, Anderson County court clerk, who is Vickie's former track coach; Assistant Track Coach Kim Powers, her father, Kendall Franse, twin sister, Cassie, and other family members and well-wishers. Mayes said Vickie's family includes her mother, Delilah Brown.
As provided by Fritts, this is more of Vickie's track accomplishments:
• 2013 Hardin Valley Invitational champion in the 400-meter dash
• U.S. Milesplit United States Second Team — 400-meter dash
• Tennessee Elite Runner status
• National Elite Runner status
• Undefeated in 2013 races in 400-meter dash
• Ranked No. 1 all year in TSSAA classifications
• Top point scorer on the team; led the girls track team to a Top 20 finish in the state
• Qualified for 2013 New Balance Outdoor High School National Championship.
• Didn't lose to a girl from Tennessee until state finals
• 2012 finalist in the Vol Classic at the University of Tennessee, running against the nation's top runner
• 2012 Dale Legg Invitational's Most Valuable Sprinter
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Julia M. Puaschunder is an Associate of the Harvard University Faculty of Arts and Sciences. At the Harvard University Center for the Environment, she conducts research on intergenerational equity. Trained as a behavioral economist with Doctorates in Social and Economic Sciences as well as Natural Sciences and Masters in Business, Public Administration and Philosophy/Psychology, she has 12 years of experience in applied social sciences empirical research.
Julia Puaschunder has launched and administered research projects in Australia, Austria, Canada, China, Germany, Indonesia, Switzerland and the United States. She has conducted international and interdisciplinary research projects for the Austrian Academy of Sciences, Austrian Federal Ministry of Science and Research, European Commission, Fulbright Commission, Max Kade Foundation New York, and the U.S. Department of Education. Julia Puaschunder was a scholar at The Australian National University, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich and The Open Society Institute & Soros Foundation NY. Her invited presentations included Harvard University and Princeton University. In 2011, she served as a participant in a U.S. White House conference call on environmental justice.
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"I am going to the United States. I want to say that I am going there to see my son, to bury the older one. I don't have any bad intentions. I don't plan to blow up anything. ... I am not angry at anyone. I want to go find out the truth." - Anzor Tsarnaev, father of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects. Tsarnaev announced today he plans to travel from Russia to the U.S. to bury his older son, Tamerlan Tsarnaev, who was killed in a shootout with police. Dzhokar Tsarnaev, Anzor's younger son, was injured while evading capture and is hospitalized. He is charged with two crimes that carry the death penalty.
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MADISON, Wis.—A bill that would give the Legislature power to write and approve Wisconsin's academic standards is unlikely to pass in its current form, the leader of the state Senate said Thursday as hundreds of teachers, school administrators and business leaders converged on the Capitol to oppose it.
And the chairman of the Senate Education Committee, which held a hearing on the measure, told The Associated Press that at least five Republican senators told him they opposed the measure that would likely lead to the undoing of the Common Core standards adopted in 2010. That would leave the bill at least four votes shy of the 17 needed to pass.
"The bill isn't dead, but it looks unlikely to pass in its current form," Republican Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said in an email. Fitzgerald, who is in charge of setting the Senate's agenda for the last two or three days it plans to meet this year, said the proposal is "still a work in progress."
With the bill's future in jeopardy, its chief sponsor, Sen. Leah Vukmir, R-Wauwatosa, issued a statement saying she wasn't giving up and that she believed momentum for the idea was growing. Vukmir said no senator had told her they opposed it and she would be "shocked" if five senators were against it.
"We should not work to be common," Vukmir said during the hearing in support of the bill. "We should work to be exceptional."
But Sen. Luther Olsen, chairman of the Education Committee, told AP two hours before the hearing that he won't schedule a vote to pass the measure until the bill's sponsors tell him they have at least 17 senators ready to pass it in the Senate.
"I have been approached by numerous senators very concerned with this piece of legislation," Olsen said. "I don't want to say it's dead. It's in limbo. I'm waiting for someone to tell me the next step."
Republicans hold an 18-15 majority and Democrats have been unified in opposing the bill.
About 300 people came to the Capitol in opposition to the measure, filling the hearing room and two other rooms set up for overflow. School leaders told lawmakers that it made no sense to undo the years of work, and millions of dollars, spent so far to implement the standards.
In a dramatic move, dozens of superintendents stood silently in support of fellow superintendents who testified before the committee in opposition to the measure.
"Truthfully, I don't know how to explain to our taxpayers we may start this process over and spend millions of dollars," JoAnn Sternke, superintendent of the Pewaukee school district, said at a news conference prior to the hearing.
Her concerns echoed those that Olsen said Republican senators had told him they had with the bill.
The measure as introduced would create a 15-member board to create model academic standards. The board would be responsible for writing new academic standards, starting with English, reading and math in the first year and social studies and science by the third year.
The ultimate authority over the standards would rest with the Legislature.
Wisconsin is one of 45 states that adopted the Common Core standards covering what students learn in language arts and math. Wisconsin schools have spent an estimated $25 million aligning their curriculum to Common Core since 2010 in anticipation of new tests next year that are tied to those standards.
The bill would undo all of that and create new standards and a new test.
Supporters, including Gov. Scott Walker, argue that Wisconsin should write its own standards that are more rigorous than Common Core. Walker's spokesman Tom Evenson issued a statement prior to the hearing reiterating his support for the bill.
Education leaders, including state Superintendent Tony Evers, are joined by the state chamber of commerce in supporting the current Common Core standards. Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, which typically sides with Walker and Republicans, released a statement last month backing the standards.
The only groups that registered to lobby in support of the bill as of Thursday morning were the national conservative tea party-aligned group Americans for Prosperity and the anti-abortion group Wisconsin Family Action. Twelve groups, primarily representing teachers, administrators and school boards, were registered in opposition.


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Growing up, Blockbuster was the place to go to get videos. When I was a kid, we'd drive down to the now-shuttered big, bright corner store in Santa Monica to pick out movies to watch. Later, in college, I patronized Berkeley's local indie shop Reel Video (also now defunct) on the rare occasions that I wanted to rent something. But by my junior year in college (2003), I—along with millions of Americans—discovered Netflix, and happily devoured as many films as I could.
In other words, I pretty much haven't thought about Blockbuster in well over a decade—and yet, the tenacious company is still out there. (There's one just around the corner from me in Oakland!) Oh, how the mighty have fallen.
It was just a year ago that Blockbuster announced it would be offering a mailed DVD and streaming movie service (yes, à la Netflix) as a way to go head-to-head with the California company that has re-defined how we consume TV and movies.
But this week, Dish Network (Blockbuster's parent company) CEO Charlie Ergen said the company is now giving up on that strategy.
Blockbuster lost $13 million last quarter
When Blockbuster declared bankruptcy in 2010, Dish Network swooped in within a year to acquire the video rental chain for $320 million. The plan was that by using the footprint of those stores, Dish could sell mobile devices to stream Blockbuster movies. But the Federal Communications Commission has been taking longer than expected in deciding whether Dish should be allowed to use its satellite spectrum for that purpose.
"You make a lot of mistakes in business," Ergen, Dish's founder and chairman, told Bloomberg, in an Oct. 3 interview. "I don't think Blockbuster is going to be a mistake, but it's unclear if that's going to be a transformative decision."
In the company's most recent earnings report, Dish reported that Blockbuster lost $13 million in the second quarter of 2012, a loss that was attributed to "a result of lower monthly revenue and higher inventory costs per unit relative to the fair value of the inventory costs per unit acquired in the Blockbuster Acquisition."
In short, Blockbuster isn't making money. (Surprise!) To add insult to injury, Dish is also currently facing three patent infringement lawsuits against Blockbuster.
The slow, decade-long decline
Long before the bankruptcy, Blockbuster had been struggling to regain its footing. It launched its own Netflix-style clone in 2004. It got hit with a lawsuit by Netflix in 2006 (they settled a year later). More recently, Redbox and Verizon teamed up to go against the big yellow giant.
Dish has already begun closing stores—the company says it still has around 900 stores, which is of course a far cry from the 9,000 stores the company had in 2004. So, as a result of the federal regulatory delay, Ergen told Bloomberg that he's reconsidering that entire plan.
"When your lease runs out on the stores, you can't re-up because you can't make enough money from just selling DVDs," Ergen said.
The founder also said that buying Blockbuster was originally not very risky. The worst-case plan, he said, was to simply liquidate the company. When Blockbuster was acquired, it had $100 million on hand, and 1,700 stores. Selling the whole lot, Dish estimated, would yield about $300 million.
"There was very little risk in buying," Ergen said. "Worst case we break even or make a little bit of money."
Whether that plan—in late 2012—is still viable, is another question. Meanwhile, I've moved on to Hulu and iTunes.


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LEXINGTON, KY – Despite repeated comparisons, Abraham Lincoln was more different from Barack Obama than you ever could have imagined.
Abraham Lincoln was in fact a woman, and the discovery of a secret cache of 43 photographs shot by famed Lincoln photographer Matthew Brady proves it! Maverick historian Jessica Durbeen believes, and presents an overwhelming mountain of evidence – including the Brady photos that were found in the basement of the White House – to bolster her claim that Honest Abe was not the man she pretended to be.
"Although President Lincoln was known as 'Honest Abe', it turns out she fibbed about one thing to the American people – her gender," says Durbeen, author of upcoming book Lady Lincoln.
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- The discovery of a birth certificate for a baby girl named Abigail Lincoln, born in Hardin County, Ky., on February 12, 1809 – the same palce and date as President Lincoln.
- New medical evidence that Lincoln suffered from Marfan's syndrome – a disorder that can make women unusually tall and gaunt, with long, gangling limbs and big hands.
- A jar of glue used by actors to apply fake beards, found among Lincoln's personal effects at the Smithsonian Museum.
- A long-missing page from the diary of John Wilkes Booth, in which the presidential assassin rails against "the White House lover who spurned me".
- The fact that autopsy photos taken of Lincoln's nude body were suspiciously burned.
Durbeen believes the young Abigail used her Marfan's afflicted body to pass herself off as a man, and went on to work in male jobs such as rail-splitting and surveyor, before eventually becoming President.
And what of Lincoln's six children? Durbeen argues that homely First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln was a man posing as a woman. "Take a look at a photo of Mary Todd and you'll be convinced," she says.
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Fancy up your next tuna and noodles casserole
There's something about tuna and noodles that screams fast and cheap. It's fun to watch your diners' faces when they taste this gussied up morph of a comfort-food classic. And don't forget the dry sherry.
Despite all the unexpected ingredients, we must not forget the basics: two cans of tuna, a can of mushroom soup, some milk, pasta (notice I say pasta) and buttered bread crumbs on top. If you have your own notions, such as frozen peas, carrots and/or sweet peppers, feel free.
Now let's take this puppy for a run.
I think this is the first food column I've written in 16 years that includes that great crutch of saucery sorcery, Campbell's mushroom soup. But here it is, because I haven't found anything better.
It does need help. I add sautéed celery and mushrooms, chopped roasted red peppers from a jar, mayonnaise for flavor, cheese for punch and dried tarragon to make the soup taste fresh (works every time).
Then come two tablespoons of dry sherry for depth and a tablespoon of vinegar for tartness. I always use a little vinegar in sauces containing cheese. It's magic — makes them taste cheesier.
Now for the noodles, I mean pasta. Your family expects egg noodles. I mean, how do you do tuna and noodles without them?
Let's try tuna and ziti, a total surprise. Ziti looks great on the plate. If you've spent the time to work up this recipe, you might as well go for deluxe.
Just make sure to boil it very al dente (about half done). Baking it the rest of the way will allow the semi-raw pasta to soak up some of the sauce, flavoring it throughout.
The other must is a foil-lined pan under the casserole dish to catch the drips, unless you enjoy jack hammering burnt sauce off your oven floor.
This one serves four heartily. If you're two, make it for four and freeze the rest. It's a grand lunch from the microwave.
10 ounces spaghetti, al dente
2 tablespoons butter
1⁄2 cup chopped celery, including some leaves
1⁄4 cup diced onion
1 can Campbell's mushroom soup
1⁄2 cup milk
1⁄4 cup diced roasted bell peppers from jar
1 teaspoon dried tarragon flakes
Dash black pepper
Dash hot pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon vinegar, malt is best
1⁄2 cup grated Italian cheese or cheese blend
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 7-ounce can sliced mushrooms and liquid
2 6-ounce cans white tuna and liquid
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
Dash paprika
Sauté onions and celery in butter. Add mushroom soup and milk. Stir until soup is smooth. Add remaining ingredients except for bread crumbs. Cook on low for 10 minutes, stirring often.
Butter a baking casserole. Pour in soup mix. Add about 5 cups of spaghetti boiled half the time on the box. Mix and top with bread crumbs.
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes at 340 degrees or until bubbly. Allow to stand for five minutes and serve.
Serves 4